What time do you wear?

I'm confused by these last two posts. Rolex an everyday watch? For those who think its important to wear something on their wrist that everyone who looks will recognize and interpert it to mean that the wearer is 'wealthy'?

At least most people, except for watch enthusiasts, won't even know what and IWC is.

Now the test. Other than casework, what makes either of these watches superior to the two I mentioned on 4/18/7?

Now the test. Other than casework, what makes either of these watches superior to the two I mentioned on 4/18/7?

Unfortunately this would most likely turn into a squabble!

For those who think its important to wear something on their wrist that everyone who looks will recognize and interpert it to mean that the wearer is 'wealthy'?

Unfortunaly this is the mindset of many; while I am sure there is some truth to this for some people, it is not for many, so not a fair statement.

Brian, You are correct. The statement as a general proposition was unfair. But, I thought perhaps it would serve as a wake up call for those to whom it MIGHT apply. :-)

How to respond without sounding like an elitist snob? Lets just say that Rolex sells about 600,000 watches a year. Yes they are good watches but they are about as common as say Denon or Bose receivers. Not saying that Rolexes are as over hyped as Bose, but they do spend quite a bit on marketing and have cultivated very strong brand equity over the years. The smaller boutique watch houses such as IWC, Jaeger, Patek etc, put out far less volume and use old world craftsmanship and engineering that watchfiles will appreciate. Yes "cool" is in the eye of the beholder, I think watches are cool, others may not and don't see the purpose when a $20 Timex probably keeps better time. I don't wear a watch because I want people to think I'm wealthy (and I'm not), I just love the way it looks and how it feels on my wrist. To put it into your terms, some Agon members may drool over a $85,000 Kondo amp, but the general public will think you're quite insane.

Newbee: a friend of mine has a Sinn Chronometer, beautiful watch!